Release Day Review: Daughter of Tides by Kit Rocha
Series: Born to Sea and Storm #1
Genre: Fantasy Romance
From the author of Consort of Fire and Queen of Dreams comes a scorching romantasy novel full of courtly intrigue and erotic crackle riding the swells of immortal love.
Aleksi, the charming and charismatic god of love, is dying. But nothing can stop the Lover from completing his final quest: a dangerous diplomatic visit to a former adversary.
Setting sail for a mystical kingdom of ice, Aleksi is joined by Einar the Kraken, infamous pirate lord, and Naia, a sweet young water nymph. Intoxicated by the pair's electric connection, Aleksi vows to enjoy his last days by playing matchmaker, pushing away his own desires for the sake of theirs. But he's unexpectedly caught up in a raging game of seduction.
As the trio navigates turbulent seas and the political perils of the Ice Queen's court, dark secrets reveal clues to one's tragic past and another's epic destiny. Aleksi's powers spin out of control while love and lust run wild. And when enemies emerge from the shadows, the Lover is forced to make a choice. Will he give away his heart to save all that he holds dear?
Aleksi, the charming and charismatic god of love, is dying. But nothing can stop the Lover from completing his final quest: a dangerous diplomatic visit to a former adversary.
Setting sail for a mystical kingdom of ice, Aleksi is joined by Einar the Kraken, infamous pirate lord, and Naia, a sweet young water nymph. Intoxicated by the pair's electric connection, Aleksi vows to enjoy his last days by playing matchmaker, pushing away his own desires for the sake of theirs. But he's unexpectedly caught up in a raging game of seduction.
As the trio navigates turbulent seas and the political perils of the Ice Queen's court, dark secrets reveal clues to one's tragic past and another's epic destiny. Aleksi's powers spin out of control while love and lust run wild. And when enemies emerge from the shadows, the Lover is forced to make a choice. Will he give away his heart to save all that he holds dear?
**ARC provided in exchange for an honest review**
I had so much fun with this one! Daughter of Tides kicks off a new romantasy series full of mythology, magic, political drama, and a seriously steamy love triangle (or maybe it's more complicated than that...).
The story follows Aleksi, the god of love, who’s slowly dying but still determined to complete one last mission—a tricky diplomatic visit to an icy rival kingdom. He sets sail with Einar, a moody pirate lord with kraken vibes, and Naia, a sweet and curious water nymph. The setup is perfect for tension and secrets, and it delivers.
There’s a great balance of action, romance, and mystery throughout, and the worldbuilding—especially the mythology—is really well done. I loved the chemistry between Naia and Einar; their connection felt natural and electric. Aleksi, on the other hand, didn’t fully click for me in terms of romance. He’s clearly conflicted and yearning, but that emotion didn’t quite leap off the page the same way it did with the other two. I’m hoping we get more of his perspective (and more depth) in the next book.
The side characters were also a highlight—interesting, well-developed, and definitely left me wanting more. This isn’t a standalone, so there’s a lot left to be explored, and I’m really looking forward to where the story (and relationships) go next.
If you’re into romantasy with mythological flair, slow-burn tension, and a dash of pirate chaos, give Daughter of Tides a try!
About the Author
Kit Rocha is the pseudonym for co-writing team Donna Herren and Bree Bridges. After penning dozens of paranormal novels, novellas and stories as Moira Rogers, they branched out into gritty, sexy dystopian romance.
The Beyond series has appeared on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists, has been nominated for best erotic romance in the RT Reviewer’s Choice award five times, and won in 2013 and 2015.
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